Chemical Peel: Stories
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- BB36
- updated 6 months ago
- Not Worth It
- Cost: $350
- Portland, Oregon
I have mild acne but I scar badly. I have these...
- 31 May 2012
I have mild acne but I scar badly. I have these dark red spots that take forever (years) to fade. I was hoping that the chemical peel would even my skin tone and help improve the health of my skin, thus reducing the number and severity of breakouts that I had. I had 2 sessions. The first was a Vitalize peel and the second was the Rejuvenize peel.
It didn't do a damn thing. My acne has gotten WORSE. I now have breakouts on areas of my face that I've never had before. It just makes me want to cry.
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My Doctor: name not provided
My rating:
Chemical peels may work for some people, but it really depends on the ailment you're trying to fix. My advice is for people with acne or acne scarring, don't waste your time or money with chemical peels. The peeling process is a pain in the a$$ and I even got a severe fever blister after the 2nd one that prevented me from leaving the house for 1 week. Not worth it!
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Awe, I am sooo sorry to hear this. :( I suffer from mild to mod. acne too, so I know how much it sucks! Have you talked to your dermatologist about trying Retin-A? I use it, and honestly don't see much improvement in my acne from it, but several of my girlfriends say they do, so perhaps it would work well for you??
Also, the Retin-A cream is hard to apply because of the consistency and thickness. I will go to Key Laser Institute and undergo one of their mayriad of laser treatment options for acne and acne scarring. It sounds promising.
Oh yeah, I definitely understand not wanting to have things get worse if your scars last for a year!
I hope whichever treatment you try at Key Laser Institute works out really well for you. Would love to hear how it goes if/when you do it. :)